A receptacle for heated wax and mineral oil that is used to reduce pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness in patients with arthritis is a(n) ________ bath.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
paraffin
A patient with arthritis or a similar disorder dips the affected area into the mixture repeatedly until it is covered with a thick coat of wax. The wax is peeled off after 30 minutes.
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A set of results that fails the Rule of Three may indicate that
A) the patient has a pathological condition. B) the ratio of white blood cells to red blood cells is abnormal. C) the red blood cells in the sample have all lysed. D) the volume of blood obtained from the patient is insufficient for analysis.
The following examination is for what body system? "Head is normocephalic. TMs are clear. Oropharynx is unremarkable and neck is supple."
A. Nervous B. Respiratory C. HEENT D. Musculoskeletal
All laboratory work is performed by automated equipment
A) True B) False
Which of the following types of injuries only require cold application and elevating the body part above the heart as first aid?
A. Bleeding injuries B. Abrasions C. Soft-tissue injuries D. Amputation